Thumb up: Dignitaries have heads shaved for a good cause

HAIR TODAY, GONE TOMORROW: An effort to raise funds to keep a Port St. Lucie Boys & Girls Club open is expected to culminate today with the goal potentially being achieved and three St. Lucie County dignitaries having their heads shaved.

To help the Chuck Hill unit of the club raise money, former Port St. Lucie Councilman Jack Kelly, St. Lucie County Sheriff Ken Mascara and St. Lucie County Fire Chief Ron Parrish agreed to shave their heads and mustaches if a $150,000 goal were reached.

That goal could be reached during a final drive today at the baseball game between the New York Mets and the Washington Nationals at Tradition Field in Port St. Lucie.

Following the game, the three officials will have their hair clipped.

St. Lucie County Administrator Faye Outlaw was the top bidder for the honor of shaving the sheriff’s head.

“I’m going to make sure it’s a slow and painful shave,” she quipped.

Congratulations to the club for achieving its goal and thanks to the three officials for their contribution and their sense of humor. We’re looking forward to the photos.